Speaking from personal experience as a welder, steel is a lot easier to work with than iron. If someone manages to break a piece of steel (which isn’t easy), repairing it is a simple matter of properly positioning the pieces and welding them together. In contrast, repairing a cracked or damaged piece of iron means heating the whole piece back up to nearly molten temperatures, then carefully welding it in stages--with pauses to reheat the piece--while sometimes giving it a whack with a hammer and hoping you don’t hear the tell-tale ping of a crack forming somewhere else. Iron is a finicky material.

Members or rails are horizontal elements that make up some main structural components of iron fences. These components are important for your fencing as they essentially help to hold the fence together. Rails run parallel to the ground and exist to connect fence panels to the posts. Additional horizontal members may be a part of the fence’s design in order to incorporate decorative elements or panels into your wrought iron fence.

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Main gate iron gate designs offer a wide array of possibilities, ranging from classic and ornate to modern and minimalist. The timeless charm of wrought iron, with its durability and malleability, allows artisans to craft intricate patterns and shapes, making each gate a unique piece of art. These designs often incorporate scrolls, leaves, floral motifs, or even customised elements reflecting the owner's interests or the heritage of the property.

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